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MO HB2513
Bill
Status
2/9/2016
Primary Sponsor
Mike Colona
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AI Summary
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Judges, including municipal judges, would be required ("shall") rather than permitted ("may") to solemnize marriages without compensation when requested by persons legally entitled to marry
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Clergy members who are active or retired and in good standing with any church or synagogue in Missouri retain discretionary authority to perform marriages
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Religious societies, institutions, and organizations may continue to solemnize marriages according to their own regulations and customs when either party is a member
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Amends Section 451.100, RSMo, relating to marriage solemnization in Missouri
Legislative Description
Requires certain individuals and entities to solemnize all marriages requested by persons legally entitled to marry
Last Action
Referred: Children and Families(H)
5/13/2016